PILLAR 7 FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS

PILLAR 7 “FOUNDATION” FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS

Pillar 7 Fiscal and Operational Systems: To what degree is our district fiscally responsible?

Indicator 7 .1: AHISD Expenditure by Category for 2020-2021

Analysis of Categorical Expenditures, Recapture, Deficit, and Donation Amounts

The school budget is a financial plan that involves strategic planning, receiving funds, expenditures and evaluating the results. It provides school districts and their leaders with an opportunity to communicate about expenditure of public funds.

90% of AHISD Budget is Allocated to Payroll to Support Our Staff

Indicator 7 .2: AHISD FIRST Rating

Comparison of AHISD to State Financial Standards

The state’s school financial accountability rating system, known as the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST), ensures that Texas public schools are held accountable for the quality of their financial management practices and that they improve those practices. The system is designed to encourage Texas public schools to better manage their financial resources to provide the maximum allocation possible for direct instructional purposes.

AHISD FIRST Rating F2020- Superior

Findings: AHISD is fiscally responsible with all state, local, and bond funds. Although a large percentage of local funding is recaptured, AHISD still prioritizes classroom instruction and provides well-funded programs and campuses.

Signal: On track. Continue to monitor.

STUDENT LEARNING AND PROGRESS STUDENT READINESS STUDENT WELLBEING AND SAFETY ENGAGED, WELL-ROUNDED STUDENTS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

FISCAL AND OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND QUALITY STAFF

Accountability Summary

Pillar 1 Student Learning and Progress • The percent of AHISD third grade student that score “Meets

Grade Level” or above will increase from 62% to 65%.

• The percent of AHISD third grade students that score “Meets

Grade Level” or above will increase from 53% to 60%.

Pillar 2 Student Readiness • AHISD will offer a free school day SAT exam to all Juniors. • Industry certification exam opprotinities will be embedded into Levl II Career and Technical courses.

Pillar 3 Student Wellbeing and Safety • AHHS and AHJS will explore master schedule options. • A guaranteed and viable curriculaum will be developed for class meetings and advisory lessons.

Pillar 4 Engaged, Well-Rounded Students • AHJS will explore feasibility of providing COGAT and Iowa

Exams and GT testing for all 8th grade students. • AHISD will identify high potential students for additional academic counseling to encourage participations in advanced academic pathways.

Pillar 5 Community Engagement • AHISD will create new community advisory groups: – Advanced Academics & Grading – Career and technical

– Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Federal Programs

Pillar 6 Professional Learning and Quality Staff • AHISD will develop new professional learning opportunities: – Identifying and serving diverse student needs – Blended learning – Equity and Inclusion

Pillar 7 Fiscal and Operational Systems • AHISD will closly monitor the fiscal impact of teh pandemic on school funding. • AHISD will explore the feasibility of continuing remote learning beyond the 20-21 school year. Education

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